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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
4
The notice lists foreign advertising representative and subscription rates in advance. One year costs 2.50, six months 1.26, and three months 65 cents, with transmission through the mails as second class matter. The item is published in Dillon Montana with telephone contact 66.
The flood control bill funds a 400 million dollar program turned to the War Department. Engineers will survey from the Mississippi mouth to source, including the Missouri, with potential dams at headwaters. If implemented, southwestern Montana could gain irrigation water, electric power, and regional growth, transforming Dillon and nearby counties.
The article praises Dillon as a magnet for dogs of all breeds and ages roaming streets and homes. It notes Amos the airdale belonging to Sol Sabolsky is the neighborhood’s homeliest yet affectionate pet, causing worry with his visits but receiving a gentle pat and lecture on return.
Genial Dan Mooney reports a mild winter near Daly's spur with little snow. Gil Plummer, longtime herder, winters in a foothills cabin near the Mike Henneberry ranch. He notes heavy snowfall lately, adding stove pipe joints as snow accumulates, but a Chinook has melted much of it, allowing removal of about a section daily from the smoke outlet area.
A new open highway link totaling about a mile connects the Dubois ranch to Melrose, linking the 1927 road with a section completed last year and includes the Lavon bridge. The route, currently snowbound, will ease motor traffic once roads reopen.
A humorous piece endorses the American Art Alliance contest for artistic kitchen sinks. It lampoons old cast iron and enamel sinks for keeping women from home life and imagines a future fountain of youth faucet design to attract young wives and daughters.
The piece notes critics say tariff policy uses the farmer as a shield for broad postwar payoffs. It argues Hoover era logic pushed higher tariffs as farm relief, urging sweeping uplifts across industries to shield American industry from foreign competition, with manufacturers seeking large increases.
A dramatic market downturn described as a tidal wave of losses shifts attention to Wall Street. Report notes billions in paper profits vanished as investors faced sudden drops and overextended holdings. Banks, Congress, and the public respond as speculation and easy money draw scrutiny.
The revenue increase measure No 42 is dead after a senate defeat and limited support. The house work on the bill is considered wasted as lawmakers seek new ways to raise an extra million. Farmers ranchers business leaders and homeowners resist higher taxes and demand a satisfactory solution.
Due to stomach trouble Miss A. H. and her sister lived on hot water and rice but now eat normally and feel fine after trying Adlerika. The first spoonful relieves gas and removes old waste from the system, improving appetite and sleep. Adlerika promises surprising results for stomach and bowels regardless of prior treatments.
Early Monday morning a chicken house owned by D. P. Thurber on East Helena Street was destroyed by fire. A defective oil stove believed to have heated the building caused the blaze, which also scorched a roaster found later. One roaster survived and several fowls were saved by Thurber before the flames forced him back. Loss estimated around 100 dollars as the fire drew a large town crowd before the department arrived.
Forest Supervisor Whitham cautions that many notices of surveying in Beaverhead National Forest mislead applicants into wasting time and money. He urges including complete land office details to prevent hardship and urges prospective entrymen to verify information with forest officers before traveling to tracts inside or outside the forest.
A pamphlet titled What the Doctor Ordered from the Northern Pacific Railway’s agricultural development department promotes Northwest potatoes as firm white and mealy with 24 tested recipes. Dr John H Kellogg is cited on potato health, noting limited consumption is not fattening. Dispatched to shippers and potato officials to boost use amid a 1928 surplus of about 100 million bushels.
The Sage of Sage Creek shares a vivid account of using warm water to create curved icicles and an ice dome across a corral to protect stock during a harsh blizzard. He claims to be the best water heaver in the United States and plans to petrify stock before a chinook. A Montana Standard headline notes two people escape death by burning.
The Booster club vaudeville event Saturday evening February 23 will crown a queen. Nelle Blair Dillon leads nominations followed by Virginia Walden Helena and Veronica Harrington Winnifred Derry Butte. Each college organization will present an act in the annual show.
Attorneys for James H. Ashworth sought a new trial in district court Friday morning. Judge Lyman H. Bennett took the motion under advisement after a jury recently awarded the plaintiff $200 in damages.
A brief note disputes the claim that science says love stems from the eyes. The writer contends that people do not fall in love because of their eyes and expresses disagreement with such scientific attributions.
Betty Catherine, age three, travels with her grandmother and comments on horses wearing blankets. The remark “Oh, grandma, look! They've got their shawls on” reflects a playful child’s interpretation of animal coverings during a country visit.
Beavers enter the district meet as strong contenders with an eight wins and four losses record this season. Anaconda hosts the tournament after two teams were conceded as snaps and a bye while Central faces Deer Lodge in a challenging opening. Public support backs the Beavers despite a mid season slump that interrupted their perfect streak.
Dillon Boy Scout troop closed Anniversary Week with a father and son banquet at the Methodist church. A large crowd shared a tempting meal prepared by the Methodist Aid. Speakers, led by master of ceremonies Mr. Fairbanks, covered topics from the Scout code, with W. G. Gilbert H. H. Bates Charles Henry Rev. R. Shannon and J. B. Cluley addressing traits such as friendliness courtesy loyalty and obedience. Bob Graham earned tender foot while Jess Ditty Jr and J. B. Ditty received second class Scout trophies.
A New Orleans mother recounts how Foley's Honey and Tar eased her child's severe cough with paroxysms. She praises the medicine as valuable and non opiate, noting it helps with croup whooping cough and measles cough. Drugstore sales in the area promote Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
The Ore Diggers face the Bulldogs in a camp setting with referee Bierrem listed among officials for the upcoming session.
WANTS AND FOR SALE FOR SALE 600 acre ranch near Dillon with running water, all fenced, finest grazing land in the county. Bargain at $3.00 per acre cash. E. C. Ward addresses at South 1623 Tacoma Street Spokane Washington. Adg. 7-9.
Irrigated farm available for rent on shares. Almost everything furnished except seed. Lessee must be an irrigator. Contact J. K. Patricio at Box 668 Dillon Montana. Adv. 6-9.
760 acres in Centennial valley near Red Rock lakes offered for sale or part trade. Described as ideal sheep range with ample water and potential to produce 500 tons of hay suitable for a summer home or hunting lodge. Part trade possible for California property. Contact John R. Hedley at 612 West Park Street, Butte, Montana.
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